Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Creech AFB, Nevada
Salary Range: $91427 - $118857 Per Year
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Qualifications: This is a Key Position. The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve". In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience: Requires comprehensive understanding of 13A-PAF activities Key person in establishing policy and objectives in administrative and technical management areas and making decisions regarding the day-to-day operations of ISATAF airfield and 1 1 million acres of the Nevada Test and Training Range Must Articulate mission duties and requirements to over 300 military, civilian and contractors to meet test and training requirements, logistics, safety and environmental concerns. Knowledge in production control, quality control property administration, facilities management and program scheduling is required for mission success. Ability to determine logistical means to execute projects within established financial and/or time constraints is required Expert knowledge of a wide range of federal agency airfield management and flight planning principles practices, procedures and instructions applicable to the full range of airfield management responsibilities on a military installation Knowledge of the procedures related to flight planning, airspace structures, weather and its effects on the flying operations and airfield conditions and how they safe fight operational. Ability to analyze a wide range of complex airfield data, synthesize into meaningful information and develop attainable recommended solutions. Overall knowledge of physical security procedures, standards and practices is required FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of and skill in the application of Air Force rated aviator (e g Pilot Navigator) expertise as it applies to assigned programs. Knowledge of DoD USAF and FAA rules, laws, regulations, instructions and directives as they pertain to airfield standards of traffic control and aircraft characteristics Familiarity of civil engineering instructions (32 series) and FAA guidance on airfield support requirements with the ability to make appropriate judgements and evaluate options in terms of consequences for airfield deficiencies. Knowledge of the procedures related to flight pian handing, routing airspace and the relationship and coordination between flight service and adjacent components of the air traffic system Familiarity of design features, performance characteristics, capabilities and limitations of various types of aircraft. Basic knowledge of weather and its effect on flying operations including forecast weather that could threaten aircraft movements, or property. Ability to identify, analyze and translate complex information into common terms. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written communications Skills in preparing reports, organizing and giving briefings, conducting detailed analyses of logistics functions, work processes and workloads concerning logistics. Knowledge of programmed and physical security standards to advise program managers on proper range practices.Knowledge of personnel management policies, practices and procedures, including the ability to meet emergency, changing programs or production requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quality or quantity of work, and the ability to establish program objectives or performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/30/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12945308 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2026-04-30